What Can I Do?

You can make a difference in our community and in the lives of others by sharing your time and talents. As a volunteer with A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park, your help supports the goals and mission of the Agency, which are to provide counseling, case management, legal advocacy, and prevention education to domestic violence victims and their children. Your volunteer hours will help victims escape the cycle of violence and prevent future family violence.

Where am I needed most?

AND is looking for committed volunteers in the following areas:

Help with upcoming Fundraisers and Events

Special Projects/Service Projects

Board and committee membership

Organize a fundraiser on our behalf with your company, organization or church.

Lend a Hand With Upcoming Event

Special Projects/Service ProjectsYou could help us by collecting items from our needs list, either individually or in collaboration with a group to which you belong. We can use assistance making holidays special with gift bags and/or small projects for our clients. We also seek volunteers to help at our fundraising events that are held through out the year.

The Quilter's Trunk, 10352 S. Western Avenue, is looking for volunteers to make pillowcases for domestic violence victims. To date, volunteers have made more than 50 pillowcases. These pillowcases are beautiful and have been so well-received by our families. Directions for making the pillowcases can be found by clicking here or visiting The Quilter's Trunk website.

Board & Committee Member OpportunitiesWe are actively seeking talented volunteers to serve members of our Board of Directors and/or on one of our Board Committees. AND Board members are expected to be a voice for the organization in the community, to serve on Board Committees and to assist with Agency fundraising efforts.

Fundraising Efforts

Do you have an idea for raising funds for the agency? All ideas are welcome. Contact the office at 773-253-7226 to discuss your idea with our staff.